ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A few days ago, Aaron Nola took stock of starting pitching that has carried the Phillies back into wild-card contention over the last month.
“I’ve got to pick it up a little more and be a little more consistent,” he said. “But those [other] guys have been great.”
What better time, then, for Nola to produce a gem? Fourth of July. Against the American League’s highest-powered offense. While sharing the mound with his close friend and former teammate.